nip POLLUX PX01M90MGE User manual

User Manual
2018 Ver 1.0
POLLUX
PX01M90MGE / PX05M23MGE

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Notice
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manual. NIP Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes to this manual at any
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Warranty
The Pollux GigE product family is warranted for one (1) year from the date of
purchase unless otherwise agreed in writing. If the product proves to be defective
during this warranty period, NIP Co., Ltd. will, at its discretion, either repair or
but the product has been discontinued, a product with similar or better
performance capabilities and features will be provided. This warranty shall not
apply to any damage, defect or failure caused by improper use or inadequate
maintenance of the product.
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product has been tested and found in conformity with below standard(s) :
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• EMS - EN 55024:2010/A1:2015
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All NIP Co., Ltd. products bearing the CE mark have been declared to be in
conformance with the applicable EEC Council Directives. Note that the use of
interconnect cables that are not properly grounded and shielded may affect CE
compliance

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About NIP Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1984, NIP is a Machine solution company that has been coexisting
along with the history of the Korean machine vision system.
Our company provides cameras, interface, library, machine vision components
which is part of the optical machine system and technical service. We have made
strides in expanding the base of machine vision in the academics and the
industry by developing the Nuro OCR, Viewer Analyzer and providing image data
signal acquirement and solution analysis.
Also, we are offering the customers the know-how and the advanced vision
technology by education business and practical technology support.
NIP Company continues to make efforts in development for our customers. In the
rapidly developing machine vision market, fast introduction of new technology,
technology advancements and increasing productivity is crucial element for
success. Our company is currently researching new technology through internal
employee education. And this is just a part of our efforts in providing the best
suited products and service to our customers.
We pursue to provide and share our experience and technology to the customers
so they can successfully use our products. This conviction is the result of
believing that our customer's success is our success. The thirty years of
experience and technology is also our asset. This asset will be used for the
practical purchase of the customers and we will reward them with our advanced
technology. Based on our new slogan "New Idea Provider", we promise to provide
technology, service with innovative new ideas and we will always be there for you.
Contact Information
NIP Co., Ltd.
D-#1514, GwangMyung SK Techno park,
60, Haan-ro, GwangMyung-si,
Gyeonggi-do, 14322,
South Korea
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Sales : [email protected]
Technical Support: [email protected]

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Table of Contents
1Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Key Features.................................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Camera Specifications.................................................................................................... 6
2Mechanical............................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Mechanical Specifications .............................................................................................. 8
2.2 Lens Adapters (With Mount)........................................................................................... 8
2.3 Power Connector............................................................................................................ 9
3Camera Installation and Configuration................................................................................. 10
3.1 Installing the Camera.................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Network Configuration.................................................................................................. 10
3.2.1 Network Configuration.......................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 Camera IP Configuration...................................................................................... 12
3.3 Camera Configuration................................................................................................... 14
3.3.1 Setting via Attribute Tree...................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 Setting via Menu Bar............................................................................................ 17
4Functions............................................................................................................................. 18
4.1 Device Control.............................................................................................................. 18
4.1.1 Name Modification ............................................................................................... 18
4.2 Image Format and Frame Rate .................................................................................... 19
4.2.1 Camera Data Format ........................................................................................... 19
4.2.2 Frame Rate.......................................................................................................... 20
4.2.3 ROI Setting........................................................................................................... 21
4.3 Global Shutter and Rolling Shutter............................................................................... 22
4.3.1 Global Shutter...................................................................................................... 22
4.3.2 Rolling Shutter...................................................................................................... 22
4.4 Image Acquisition and Transmission............................................................................ 24
4.4.1 Internal Trigger Mode........................................................................................... 24
4.4.2 External Trigger Signal and Working Mode.......................................................... 25
4.5 Strobe Output............................................................................................................... 27
4.6 Acquisition Mode under External Trigger...................................................................... 30
4.7 Overlap Exposure and Non-overlap Exposure ............................................................. 31
4.7.1 Non-overlap Exposure.......................................................................................... 31
4.7.2 Overlap Exposure ................................................................................................ 32
4.8 Counter Control............................................................................................................ 33
4.9 Imaging Parameter Setting........................................................................................... 35
4.9.1 Exposure Time..................................................................................................... 35
4.9.2 Gain Control......................................................................................................... 35
4.9.3 Region Setting of Auto Functions......................................................................... 36
4.9.4 Look Up Table (LUT)............................................................................................ 37
4.9.5 Gamma Correction............................................................................................... 37
4.9.6 Brightness............................................................................................................ 38

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4.9.7 Image Reverse..................................................................................................... 39
4.9.8 HDR Cycling Mode............................................................................................... 40
4.9.9 Test Pattern.......................................................................................................... 41
4.10 I/O Electric Feature....................................................................................................... 42
4.10.1 Line0 Opto-isolated Input Circuit........................................................................ 42
4.10.2 Line1 Opto-isolated Output Circuit ..................................................................... 43
4.10.3 Line2 Configurable Bi-direction Circuit............................................................... 44
4.11 Transport Layer Control................................................................................................ 46
4.11.1 DHCP and Persistent IP..................................................................................... 46
4.11.2 Efficient Bandwidth and Setting.......................................................................... 47
4.12 User Parameter and Preference Setting....................................................................... 48
4.12.1 Parameters Saving and Loading........................................................................ 48
4.12.2 Embedded Information....................................................................................... 49
4.13 Firmware Updating ....................................................................................................... 52
5Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 53
5.1 Indicator Status Definition............................................................................................. 53
5.2 Indicator Status Description.......................................................................................... 53
5.3 FAQ.............................................................................................................................. 54
6Order Numbers.................................................................................................................... 55
7Document Revision History.................................................................................................. 55
8Firmware Revision History................................................................................................... 55

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1Introduction
The Pollux GigE (GigE Vision) series is an image capturing device capable of real-
time transmission of uncompressed image through a gigabit Ethernet interface.
Remote image capturing and camera control, for example, the operating mode
and the image parameters adjustment, are supported by client software. Table 1
shows the camera models covered in this manual.
Model
Resolution
Sensor
Output
Format
PX01M90MGE
1280 x 1024
OnSemi Python 1300
GigE
PX05M23MGE
2448 x 2048
Sony IMX264
Table 1. Covered Pollux GigE models
1.1 Key Features
• The gigabit Ethernet interface provides the bandwidth of 1 Gbps and
reaches the maximum transmission distance of 100 meters.
• 128 MB onboard memory stores images for burst transmission and
retransmission.
• Supports AEC (automatic exposure control), LUT, Gamma Correction, etc..
• Use hardware external trigger or software trigger to synchronize several
cameras or cameras with external devices.
• Supports image capturing with different exposure modes.
• Compatible with GigE Vision Protocol (V1.2) and third-party software.

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1.2 Camera Specifications
Specifications
PX01M90MGE
PX05M23MGE
Sensor
OnSemi Python 1300
Sony IMX264
Sensor Size
1/2”
2/3”
Resolution
1280 x 1024
2448 x 2048
Pixel Size
4.8μm
3.45μm
Frame Rate
90fps
23.5fps
Dynamic Range
>60dB
>60dB
SNR
>40dB
40dB
Gain
0-15dB
0-17dB
Exposure Time
10μs-10sec
20μs-10sec
Shutter Mode
Global shutter, supporting Auto, Manual, One-Push, etc. exposure modes.
Data Interface
Gigabit Ethernet
Digital I/O
Opto-isolated input x 1
Opto-isolated output x 1
Bi-directional non-isolated I/O x 1
Image Buffer
128MB
Data Format
Mono 8/10/10p/12/12p
Power Supply and
Consumption
≈3.3W@12VDC or PoE, voltage 5 to 15V
Temperature
Working Temperature 0°C to 50°C, Storage Temperature -30°C to 70°C
Dimension
29mm×29mm×42mm
Weight
≈68g
Lens Mount
C-Mount
Table 2. Camera specification

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2Mechanical
Camera housings are made with high precision from machined aluminum.
Mechanical drawings are shown below Figure 1.
Figure 1. Mechanical drawings

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2.1 Mechanical Specifications
Summary of mechanical specifications are shown below Table 3.
Specification
Description
Size
29 mm x 29 mm x 42 mm (Except for Mount)
Weight
68 g (no lens)
Mounting Holes
Sides : 4 x M2 / 3 x M3
Power Connector
6-pin threaded Hirose
Mating connector part # HR10A-7R-6PB (73)
Interface
CAT-5e or CAT-6 Ethernet cable
Table 3. Mechanical specifications
2.2 Lens Adapters (With Mount)
Figure 2. C-mount lens

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2.3 Power Connector
The Pollux GigE Vision cameras powered using a 3.3W@12VDC, 5-15V DC power
source.
The power connector is shown in Figure 3, and the pinout is shown in Table 4.
•Connector type: HR10A-7R-6PB(73) male
•Power connection: Power connected to Pin 1 and Ground to Pin 6.
Figure 3. Power connector
Pin
Description
1
DC Input(12V)
2
Opto-isolated input
3
Can be configured as input or output
4
Opto-isolated output
5
Opt- isolated I/O grounding
6
Power and GPIO grounding
Table 4.Power connector pinout